[WayneBro]

Hiding a window doesn't mean I never want to switch back to it again. And, your complex situation for usage of Minimize isn't helping here. It actually proves the opposite point - Apple implemented the Minimize command incorrectly.

The bad window management isn't limited to the Minimize command though. Open any window from the menu-bar and you'll never be able to switch to it with the keyboard.

Try it out: Open "About this Mac" from the apple menu. Now switch to some other application (with the keyboard). Now try to switch back to "About this Mac" with your keyboard.

You can't.